Nearly 1M jobs already lost because of "fiscal cliff," study findsWith the "fiscal cliff" still two months away, the U.S. is already losing nearly 1 million jobs as employers lay off workers, delay purchases and leave vacant positions empty, according to a study by the National Association of Manufacturers. If Congress fails to head off spending cuts and tax hikes scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, nearly 6 million jobs will disappear through 2014 and the jobless rate will approach 12%, the study concluded.The Washington Post (tiered subscription model)
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How business process management can benefit manufacturersManufacturers are adopting approaches to manufacturing intelligence that allow them to leverage manufacturing operations management with business process management, writes manufacturing software marketing and sales expert Tom Comstock. He says this approach gives companies the ability to model, optimize and carry out processes using real-time information and shop data.B2C Marketing Insider
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5S system can help manufacturers cut waste and costsThe 5S system is a good way for manufacturers to reduce waste, optimize productivity and lower costs, writes Jim Norton, president of Custom Products & Services. The system consists of five steps -- sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain -- to achieve a lean manufacturing process.MFRTech.com
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Helping women develop skills for manufacturing jobsManufacturing offers employment opportunities for women if they have the right skills, says former Harley-Davidson executive Gail Lione. Speaking at the Women in Manufacturing summit this week, Lione said women are underrepresented in manufacturing, even as companies are looking for skilled workers. "We need to encourage women to go where the jobs are," Lione said. "We keep hearing about the skills gap. It'd be really great to fill it with women."American City Business Journals
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